Boost Gauge installed with observations>>>
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Boost Gauge installed with observations>>>
first off, thanks to Tom (MoTTivated) for lending a (smaller patient) hand with wiring. It is my achilles.
Regardless, once the boost gauge was installed (in the inside vent), with an Oil Temp and A/F gauge (in the Mantis) I felt the car finally had the compliment of gauges it should have come from the factory.
Regardless, this is about Boost. The TT has been running very strong, post BAMM install, and overall driveability has been excellent. The interesting observation, is that Boost really does not come on dramatically until you get to 3rd gear. That's when you start see higher boost levels in lower RPM's. 6th gear especially. What is especially interesting was how little time the car actually spends in a boost condition.
This was all new to me, as I have never had a car with a boost gauge, and was not really sure what to expect.
Anyway, Boost has spiked to what looked like 23psi (need to look where i am going too), then the car settles in around 19-20psi. It is very consistent, and very strong. I am almost afraid to build a BM and install it, as the balance is so nice. But i will build it anyway..of course. ;^)
So that is my story here on the this lazy (post Michigan LOSS to Ohio State)....just thought i would share.
Regardless, once the boost gauge was installed (in the inside vent), with an Oil Temp and A/F gauge (in the Mantis) I felt the car finally had the compliment of gauges it should have come from the factory.
Regardless, this is about Boost. The TT has been running very strong, post BAMM install, and overall driveability has been excellent. The interesting observation, is that Boost really does not come on dramatically until you get to 3rd gear. That's when you start see higher boost levels in lower RPM's. 6th gear especially. What is especially interesting was how little time the car actually spends in a boost condition.
This was all new to me, as I have never had a car with a boost gauge, and was not really sure what to expect.
Anyway, Boost has spiked to what looked like 23psi (need to look where i am going too), then the car settles in around 19-20psi. It is very consistent, and very strong. I am almost afraid to build a BM and install it, as the balance is so nice. But i will build it anyway..of course. ;^)
So that is my story here on the this lazy (post Michigan LOSS to Ohio State)....just thought i would share.
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It is amazing to see where the boost comes in. I'm pulling 26psi and
never noticed where it settles...by that time, I'm flying. Plus, I think I back off on the throttle too fast. Maybe I need to leave my foot on the floor.
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Yeah, I know....>>>>
its raining today, and the light has been terrible. With my tinted windows, i really need a sunny day to get the full effect..nite photos are easy. I will post some tomorrow, its suppose to clear a little.
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